# Workplace Harassment Help - West Virginia ## National Workplace Harassment Resources - **U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 - **TTY:** 1-800-669-6820 - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **Description:** Federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination and harassment. File complaints and access resources. - **National Sexual Harassment Hotline (RAINN)** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Confidential support and resources for harassment, including workplace incidents. - **Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA) - **Website:** [https://www.osha.gov](https://www.osha.gov/) - **Description:** Helps with unsafe or hostile work environments, including harassment. ## Statewide Workplace Harassment Resources - **West Virginia Division of Labor - Wage and Hour Section** - **Phone:** 1-304-558-7890 - **Website:** [https://www.labor.wv.gov](https://www.labor.wv.gov/) - **Description:** Provides guidance and resources for addressing workplace issues, including harassment. - **West Virginia Human Rights Commission** - **Phone:** 1-304-558-2616 - **Website:** [https://hrc.wv.gov](https://hrc.wv.gov/) - **Description:** Investigates claims of workplace harassment and discrimination within West Virginia. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Charleston - **Legal Aid of West Virginia** - **Phone:** 1-866-255-4370 - **Website:** [https://www.lawv.net](https://www.lawv.net/) - **Description:** Offers free or low-cost legal help for employees facing workplace harassment. ### Morgantown - **Morgantown Human Rights Commission** - **Phone:** (304) 284-7405 - **Website:** [https://www.morgantownwv.gov](https://www.morgantownwv.gov/) - **Description:** Provides support for local workplace harassment and discrimination issues. ### Huntington - **Cabell County Victim Assistance Program** - **Phone:** (304) 526-8663 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Offers resources and support for workplace harassment and other victimization. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support and advice for workplace harassment victims. - **Legal Aid Websites** - **Website:** [https://www.lawhelp.org](https://www.lawhelp.org/) - **Description:** Connects employees with legal resources to address harassment issues. ## How to Address Workplace Harassment 1. **Document Incidents:** - Write down dates, times, locations, and details of each incident. - Keep records of communications (emails, messages). 2. **Report to Employer:** - Notify your supervisor, HR department, or union representative. - Follow your company’s harassment reporting policy. 3. **Contact State or Federal Authorities:** - File a complaint with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the West Virginia Human Rights Commission at 1-304-558-2616._